Rina Sawayama’s top 10 looks
Pop star, model, actress, Cambridge alumna, and fashion icon: Rina Sawayama truly can do it all! Japanese-born and London-raised, the multi-hyphen superstar is not only one of the most interesting and influential pop artists today, but also a fashion tastemaker to follow closely.
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Some of her wardrobe staples include denim and red, which she styles in exciting and unexpected ways. At Stylight, we have registered a 39% increase for denim skirts, a 41% increase in Google searches for “denim bras”, and a 17% increase in the demand for the colour red. Rina’s influence!
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For your reading and viewing pleasure, we have managed to narrow down Rina’s best looks to our favourite 10 (because, let’s be honest, all her looks are her best look). Enjoy, and take notes!
At Givenchy’s FW23 Paris Fashion Week show, Rina dabbled in the current double (and even triple!) denim trend. She paired a matching denim set composed of a bra top and a midi skirt with a darker wash denim trench coat, angular frame sunglasses, silver jewellery, black boots, and a black leather handbag.
Givenchy
G180 rectangular sunglasses
-30%
Moon Boot
Icon Low rubber boots Green
$263.00
$375.00
Mytheresa
Saint Laurent
Cassandre leather phone pouch Black
$1,060.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Moon Boot
Icon Low nylon snow boots Green
$189.00
$270.00
Mytheresa
Saint Laurent
Monogram Large leather pouch Black
$940.00
Mytheresa
Denim really is one of Rina’s wardrobe staples! For her performance at Coachella 2022 Weekend 1, Rina sported another denim look, this time composed of embellished denim blazer and shorts, paired with a black studded bra and black cowboy boots. Her blue eye makeup ties everything together.
-30%
Frame Denim
Le Cut Off denim shorts Blue
$181.00
$259.00
Mytheresa
Levi's
Shorts Blue
$136.00
Balardi
-30%
7 For All Mankind
Monroe distressed denim shorts Blue
$179.00
$255.00
Mytheresa
-36%
Diesel
Denim shorts Grey
$107.00
$166.00
Yoox
3. At Schiaparelli's FW23 Paris Fashion Week show
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Rina was by far one of the best dressed guests at Paris Fashion Week. For Schiaparelli’s FW23 show she fully embraced the whimsical but minimalist spirit of the Maison by wearing oversized pendant earrings, and embellished cut-out mini dress, striped platform boots with a golden toe detail, and an embellished black leather bag. Her makeup perfectly compliments her outfit with slicked bangs and gold leaf appliques.
Yohji Yamamoto
Drape T-shirt Grey
$190.00
Eraldo
-65%
Calvin Klein
Black midi dress with belt
$64.70
$184.86
TheDoubleF
-79%
Odi Et Amo
Mini dresses Black
$38.00
$180.00
Yoox
-60%
Diesel
Black M-Oloni dress
$146.04
$365.10
TheDoubleF
Red is another one of Rina’s staples, and the pop star isn’t one to shy away from bold prints. Here she is at the New York City premiere of her film John Wick: Chapter 4 wearing a full Thom Browne tartan and paisley ensemble.
Etro
Rigoletto paisley silk scarf Red
$235.00
Mytheresa
Fusalp
Alliance technical leggings Red
$175.00
Mytheresa
Fusalp
Alisier technical turtleneck sweater Red
$235.00
Mytheresa
While rehearsing for her UK tour, Rina opts for a simpler look: silver earrings, pale pink wraparound sunglasses, a metallic pink Diesel bodycon dress, and silver pointed boots.
Diesel
M-Onerva mini dress - women - Rayon/Polyester - S - Neutrals
-30%
Moon Boot
Icon Low nylon snow boots Green
$189.00
$270.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Moon Boot
Icon Light Low snow boots Black
$189.00
$270.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Sorel
Torino Park suede ankle boots Black
$136.00
$272.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Moon Boot
Icon snow boots Black
$196.00
$280.00
Mytheresa
Blokecore, a style inspired by the British soccer culture of the 1990s, has been one of the biggest trends this year, with the hashtag #blokecore reaching 285.8 million views on TikTok.
In an Instagram post expressing her support for the Lionesses—England women’s national soccer team—and promoting her single Hold the Girl, Rina wears a Lionesses soccer jersey, a black midi denim skirt, white knee-high socks, and white mules from the Martine Rose x Nike collab.
adidas
Mens adidas Colombia 22 Away Authentic Jersey Red
$150.00
ShopSimon
Acne Studios
Black Denim Miniskirt
$210.00
Ssense
Hanes
Womens 6-Pack Crew Socks (White) Sock
$18.00
Zappos
Rina Scholaryama! As a Cambridge University alumna, Rina was recently invited to attend an interview at the university’s Student Union. For the occasion, our favourite academic wore purple sunglasses, an oversized black leather biker jacket, a white and purple print slip dress, and zebra print knee high boots.
Reformation
Layla linen skirt - women - Linen/Flax - L - White
$158.00
FARFETCH
Ferragamo
Zebra-print calf hair pumps Black
$1,330.00
Mytheresa
Le Monde Beryl
Le Monde Béryl Luna calf hair ballet flats Black
$717.00
Mytheresa
As it turns out, Rina is also a Succession fan! In an Instagram post captioned “gaslight, gatekeep, girlboss, Gerri xxxxxxxxx #succession”, Rina pays tribute to Waystar Royco’s General Counsel and interim CEO, Gerri Kellman, by sporting the ultimate girlboss look: pendant earrings, square frameless spectacles, a pinstripe suit comprised of a cropped jacket and a mini skirt, and black pumps.
-40%
Frankie Shop
Ripley pinstripe twill wide-leg pants Blue
$246.00
$410.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Frankie Shop
Lui striped shorts Blue
$158.00
$225.00
Mytheresa
Another denim look! For her performance at the NME Magazine Awards, Rina channelled her version of Penny Lane with a fur trimmed denim coat, denim hot pants, and silver knee-high boots. Her dancers also wore denim to match!
-40%
Frankie Shop
Matera coat Brown
$390.00
$650.00
Mytheresa
Alo
| Oversized Faux Fur Trench Jacket in Black, Size: Small
$398.00
Alo Yoga
-30%
Velvet
Evalyn faux fur coat Beige
$476.00
$680.00
Mytheresa
-20%
Varley
Vermont faux shearling wrap coat Red
$300.00
$375.00
Mytheresa
Rina attended the Elton John AIDS Foundation charity viewing party wearing a high-neck asymmetrical snake print Givenchy gown, and a white leather mini purse.
-30%
Varley
Lets Go High snake-print leggings Red
$91.00
$130.00
Mytheresa
adidas by Stella McCartney
Logo Top Beige
$186.00
Balardi
-60%
Adam Selman
Snake-print sports bra Black
$54.00
$136.00
Mytheresa
-8%
adidas
Adidas By Stella Mccartney Snake Print Polyester Blend Sporty Top Multi
$151.00
$165.00
Balardi